Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
GOVIND PRASAD SHARMA v. DOON VALLEY OFFICERS COOPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETY LTD
The Supreme Court held that reports originating from conciliation proceedings are confidential and inadmissible as evidence under Sections 75 and 81 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing the appeal and setting aside the High Court's order admitting such evidence.
GOVIND PRASAD SHARMA v. DOON VALLEY OFFICERS COOPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETY LTD
The Supreme Court held that a demarcation report generated during conciliation proceedings is confidential and inadmissible as evidence under Sections 75 and 81 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, setting aside the High Court's order admitting it.
Om Sai Punya Educational and Social Welfare Society v. All India Council for Technical Education
The Supreme Court held that AICTE's statutory timeline for granting approval is mandatory and dismissed the petitioners' claim for approval for the academic year 2017-18 due to delay and deficiencies caused by petitioners' own conduct.
Union of India v. Board of Control for Cricket in India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that mandatory sharing of live sports signals with Prasar Bharati under the Sports Act, 2007 permits retransmission only on Prasar Bharati's own networks and does not authorize cable operators to retransmit such signals without a license, dismissing the appeals against the Delhi High Court judgment.
Shayara Bano v. Union of India
The Supreme Court declared the practice of instant triple talaq ('talaq-e-biddat') unconstitutional and invalid, affirming that it violates Muslim personal law as interpreted in harmony with the Constitution and fundamental rights.
Shayara Bano v. Union of India
The Supreme Court declared the practice of instant triple talaq unconstitutional and void, affirming that it violates Muslim women's fundamental rights under the Indian Constitution.
Union of India v. Board of Control for Cricket in India
The Supreme Court held that mandatory sharing of live sports signals with Prasar Bharati under the Sports Act, 2007 permits retransmission only on Prasar Bharati's own networks and does not authorize cable operators to retransmit such signals without content owners' consent.
Union of India v. Board of Control for Cricket in India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that mandatory sharing of live sports broadcast signals with Prasar Bharati under the Sports Act, 2007 is limited to its own networks and does not authorize cable operators to retransmit such signals via Doordarshan channels mandatorily carried under the Cable Act, 1995.
SOUTH EASTERN COALFIELDS LTD v. BIRLA CORPORATION LTD
The Supreme Court upheld the principle of depositing disputed bank guarantee amounts in an interest-bearing account pending final suit disposal and stayed the High Court order accordingly.
Nagpur Housing and Area Development Board v. Harivitthal Timaji Ghuguskar
The Supreme Court directed payment for excess land at the State Government's 1998-1999 reckoning rate with 6% simple interest from allotment, resolving a valuation dispute between Nagpur Housing Board and the respondent.
B. PRABHAKARA REDDY v. THE ANDHRA PRADESH POWER GENERATION CORPORATION LTD.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's claim for continuance of service up to 60 years by disposing of the appeals in terms of its earlier judgment in connected matters.
Lt. Col. Prasad Shrikant Purohit v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court granted bail to Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit in the Malegaon blast case, holding that contradictions in investigation and retracted statements constituted fresh grounds for bail despite serious charges.
Lt. Col. Prasad Shrikant Purohit v. State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court granted bail to Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit in the Malegaon blast case, holding that contradictions in investigations and retracted statements justified bail despite serious charges.
Securities and Exchange Board of India v. Classic Credit Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that amendments changing the forum for trial under the SEBI Act are procedural and retrospective, validating transfer of pending cases to Courts of Session and Special Courts.
Securities and Exchange Board of India v. Classic Credit Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that amendments changing the forum of trial under the SEBI Act have retrospective effect, mandating trial by Court of Session post-2002 Amendment and by Special Courts post-2014 Amendment, overruling the Bombay High Court's contrary view.
JAGDISH CHANDER MALIK v. MANMOHAN JUNEJA
The Supreme Court dismissed a contempt petition for non-compliance of a document inspection order but granted liberty to the appellant to approach the ROC within two months for compliance.
JAGDISH CHANDER MALIK v. MANMOHAN JUNEJA
The Supreme Court dismissed a contempt petition for non-compliance where no disobedience was found but granted liberty to the appellant to obtain documents from the ROC within a stipulated time.
Sejal Glass Ltd v. Navilan Merchants Pvt. Ltd
The Supreme Court held that a plaint cannot be partially rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC and set aside the impugned judgment, allowing the suit to proceed against all defendants.
Sejal Glass Ltd v. Navilan Merchants Pvt. Ltd
The Supreme Court held that a plaint cannot be partially rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC and set aside the impugned judgment that bifurcated the plaint, allowing the suit to proceed against all defendants.
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence & Ors. v. Pushpa Lekhumal Tolani
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of confiscation orders, holding that the respondent's jewellery constituted duty-free personal effects under the Baggage Rules, 1998 and that passing through the Green Channel amounted to a valid customs declaration.